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f ill®® 1 f......... "S'-'f. i-jiMi-ir : ' ' ,;^v y "/ -! 'iM f;i;;§ r'*: J&fy Ilill^ttPiittiiliifcl ^8^}' • • - • • • ^ ^ - "Serving The Chain-O-Lakes Region Since 1875" J£ i? r *$ ^ 11 f i e "J&J'-Sr--, ift ^ "*V, • ': ^ ^,v l| Volume 84 -- No. 3 -<- 2 Sections McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. MAY 22. 1958 16 Pages -- 10c Per Copy !$*!* lL& }$S jr , - ' t4kJ ^ ^ ^ '^?The lady who is founder of Overweight Overcomers Interhttional has given some tiihely a.dvice to those of us who have taken up the familiar game of gorging at the table following the ienten fast. We thought her suggestions might be of interest to thatsegtbent of the population having $fluble pushing themselves away from the table. " The lady in question, Elizabeth Keyes, recommends, first of all, that we overweight people learn to eat all we want, but adds that when we eat daintily and think beautiful thoughts, we don't want as much. Our own conclusion is that we must never have beautiful thoughts, for there is nW'er a time when we "don't want as much." Next, she says, "never take a bite larger than a pea. Hold the food in your mouth a moment, appreciating the taste by pressing between the tongue and roof, sucking it slightly. Hien chew slowly and make lifting an act of beauty. You will be surprised to find new, ttle flavors and textures in familiar foods." - This sounds wonderful on ^ftper, but Mrs. Keyes probably never put in a good, Sard day working and came jfrome at 6 o'clock with a •favenous appetite. Th&t's Jjhe time you forget even the Vector's admonition to eat tlowly for health's sake. The food Is in front of you, It flmells good, and if you are it all human, all this talk of Sirs. Keyes is going- to be lust so much tongue wagging. She calls it "gentle eating" which is another way of taking the joy out of life in a "gentle" way for the sake of a few pounds which most folks won't notice anyway;-- -- HE GOOD OLD DAYS This is the corner of Green and Elm streets in the post-World War I days, just after William Pries, Sr., had taken over a .business which this year observes its fortieth^ anniversary. ISO MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN CANVASS CAMPAIGN KXT SUNDAY AT METHODIST CHURCH jMay is a particularly busy time Of year fdr young people, for it marks the conclusion of a busy year of education. We hAve seen no busier place in recent weeks than the office of Guidance Director Clarenfce Anglese at the high school. Few people realize the many 'teen-agers who are preparing in some way for the future and" the many respons^ jlities which rest with guidance at this time. Whether it is the wise selection of tomorrow's job or finding the college which specializes in the particular subject chosen by the individual, there is a great responsibility for the person who must offer assistance. It is a new service for young people which most of US fail to realize or to regard v£h proper importance. : Almost everybody was glad to. see the short but heavy rain last Saturday night, and t h e f o l k s ~ w i t h g a r d e n s a n d drying lawns probably didn't bother to expend much sympathy on the young folks who h a d f e a r s f o r s p o i l i n g t h e i r beautiful formals. •^Ve heard of lawn decoratlHhs for a pre-prom gathering being spoiled in only one place, and the heavy rain had stopped before the young ladies left for a full evening of activity which ended with breakfast at the V.F.W. clubhouse. (Continued on page 8) Over 150 members of the Community Methodist church will participate in an everymember canvass campaign on Loyalty Sunday, May 25. All church members will be asked to pledge on behalf of the largest budget in the history of the church. The campaign's general chairman is Paul LaDue, assisted by Sam Winters and Frank DePauw. Other committees include B e r t R o e s c h , c h a i r m a n , a n d B e n F r a n c k e , a n d S t a n l e y Thomas, assistants, on publicity and materials; Vale Adams, chairman, Charles Peterson and Harry Hans, assistants, t r a i n i n g c o m m i s s i o n ; D o n a l d W a t t l e s , c h a i r m a n ; L e R o y Marshall and John Neuharth, assistants, visitation committee. Section leaders include Raymond Hansen, northwest sector; Paul LaDue, northeast sector; Earel Belford, southe&st; George Castle, southwest.^ Assisting in the nortKwest section are Messrs. and Mesd a m e s C h a f l e s B a t e s , R a y mond Hansen, Roy Homo, John Hosie, Oscar Holmgren, Edward Kane, William Moll, Guy White, Dan Creamer and Joseph Waynne; also Carl Buckn e r , L o r r a i n e H a g e n , • E l l Morgdans, Mrs. Keith Johnson, August Lakeberg, Mrs. Anton Moll, Earl Owens, William Schmidt, Mrs. Charles Silva, Louis Swed'o, Peggy Kasper, Byron West and Mrs. C. L. Wright. Others Assist For the northeast side are Messrs. and Mesdames Clyde Bailey, Harry Hans, LeRoy Marshall, Stanley Thomas, Harry Stinespring, Ben Francke, Charles Peterson, B. (Continued on page 8) JUNE 1 DEADLINE FOR ALL PROPERTY SCHEDULE FILING Taxpayers are reminded that June 1 is the deadline for filing personal property schedules with the township assessor, Lester Bacon. His office at 203 John street will be open Friday evenings from 7 to 9 o'clock on May 23 and 30, as w e l l a s on S a t u r d a y s u n t i l noon from now to June 1. Those desiring to file may also do so any day, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until that date. CAUSE OF YOUNG CHICAGOAN'S DEATH REMAINS MYSTERY The death *of a young Chicagoan while at work in this area last Saturday remains a mystery and the cause will not be determined definitely until a pathologist's report is completed in about two weeks. The dead man was Robert Joseph Adams, 25, who died while at work on a boat, using an acetylene torch, at Fernwood subdivision, southe a s t o f M c H e n r y . He w a s visiting in the area when he was stricken sudden# and fell. He was removed to McHenry hospital. An autopsy was ordered by Coroner Theron Ehorn and a heart condition was ruled out. Further findings by a pathologist will be made knowivat a later date. The' young man was a mechanical engineer employed by international Harvester, He was a* war. Survivors include his wife and one child. The body was taken to the Peter M. Jus ten & Son funeral home and then removed to the Kadzilla funeral home in Chicago. Burial was in Resurrection cemetery in Justice, 111. Lay Cornerstone Of New Church' Zion Lutheran ^congregation will lay the cornerstone for its new church in a special service Sunday, May 25, at 3 p. m., the service to be held. in. the basement of ! the new church. Pastor German Nol| o f R o u n d L a k e w i l l b e t h e guest speaker. A tour "of the' edifice may be made after the' service. A 28-foot high and a cross arm of 8-foot bronze cross, to be attached to the outside south wall of the church, with reverse inside lighting, is be- 'ng manufactured by a local concern. / ' Dedicatipfi of the new church has tentatively been set for the midd|e of Jujy. CARS DAMAGED IN TWO MINOR LOCAL ACCIDENTS No one was injured when cars driven by Jack Walsh and Edward Frett collided at the intersection of Green and Elrti streets about 6:45 o'clock Friday evening. Walsh was travelling west on Elm and made a left .turn when his auto was struck by the Frett car, enroute east. The vehicles were badly damaged. A minor accident in which there were no injuries occurred on Rt. 31 about 9 o'clock Saturday evening, when a Rt. 1, Ringwood man, George Peterson, pulling onto the highway from a side road, was struck by a car driven by James Laughlin of Arlington Heights. Laughlin was reported to have been driving south on Rt 31. ' The accident happened near the intersection of High way 12. URGE PARENTS TO SUPPORT BIKE SAFETY PROGRAM BANQUET GUESTS ; Shown at the annual spring banquet of the Catholic '[Daughters of America are Rev. Harold Nilges, chaplain of the McHenry C.D. of A.; Mrs. Madelyn Mayfield, grand regent; Miss Eleanor Quinn, state grand regent-elect; Rev. Hubert McGinn, chaplain of the Newman club at Northern Illinois university; Miss Rita Martin; co-chairman of the banquet; Celia Fox, state grand regent; and Mrs. Ethel Ron an, district deputy of Elgin. FOUR GRADUATE FROM* RINGWOOD SCHOOL TUESDAY There will be four young garduates receiving diplomas at special graduation exercises held at the Ringwood church hall on Tuesday evening. May 27. They are completing studies at the Ringwood school. The pupils are Tim Lively, Judy Bruce, Jacqueline Aissen and Emily Ortliebc * Guest" speaker for the evening will be Rev. Maxwell of the Woodstock Children's home. There will be songs and folk dances by the primary grades and music by the upper grades. REGISTER SOON FOR 10th ANNUAL SPEECH CLINIC Registration for the tenth annual Easter Seal summer speech clinic is Monday, June 16. at the new therapy center on West Washington' street in Woodstock. There is no charge for the services of the speech therapists. Childen and adults may attend the clinic for diagnosis* of disorders as well as for the six-week therapy session. Referrals can be made by teachers, physicians and parents. Referrals should be made to the Easter seal therapy center in Woodstock as soon as possible. Speech lessons will be available in the afternoons as well as in the morning; and all who register for speech therapy, regardless of age, will be accepted. Harry Kinne, Easter seal president, said, "We are so grateful to the citizens of McHenry county* for their generous donation^ in the recent Easter Seal appeal. The Woodstock V.F.W. has provided rent-free space for us for three years, but because they must expand their own facilities, we had to seek new housing facilities. Now business and industry is aiding us by their generous contributions to our building fund. It is gratifying to (Continued on page 8) Saturday,.. May day for the bike riding children of McHenry. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the children will report to the city hall,, along with their bikes, and have the chief of police inspect them for faulty brakes and .other safety 'items. After passing their inspection, there will be a reflector type tape placed on the rear bumper stating 4that their bike is safe. This is also for protection in driviiuc during the evening hours. * This campaign is being put on by the Moose in McHenry in another of their activities aimed to be of help to the younger set. The inspection will be in the hands of the police of McHenry, headed by Joseph Grobel. Too much cannot be said for safety precautions, and the Moose feels this type of program will be more attractive to the children than a lecture. Even little folks with their three-wheel bikes are welcome to take part and parents are urged to support the program. SELLS FIRST POPPY FIESTA DAY TO BE FILLED ' WITH VARIETY OF ATTRACTIONS; LIST RULES FOR QUEEN CONTEST; Worwick Studio Photo Preparing for Poppy Day in McHenry are, from left to right, Mary Lou Miller, senior vice-president of the V.F.W. auxiliary; Harry Mueller, junior vice-commander of the American Legion; Eleanore Reid, past president of the American Legion auxiliary; and Bill Pries, past commander of the V.F.W., who is presenting the first bright flower to Mayor George P. Freund in his office in the city hall. HAY FESTIVAL FEATURES 200 YOUNG PEOPLE Plan Memorial Day Dinner Ai Ringwood The annual Memorial Day dinner sponsored by the building fund committee- of the Ringwood church will be held Friday, May 30, at the church, with serving to take place between 11:30 and 1:30 o'clock. Ila Hogan is general chairman of the dinner, which will feature both baked ham and salmon loaf. Present Annual Concert Sunday Evening, May 25 More than 200 young student musicians will join to p r e s e n t M c H e n r y ' s a n n u a l spring festival in the gymnasium of the high school Sunday evening, May 25, at 8:15 o'clock. The program will be opened by the orchestra, recent state c h a m p i o n s , who w i l l p l a y "Hansel and Gretel," "Pique Dame" and "Pizzicato Polka." The chorus will be heard next, opening with a modern arrangement of "O Dem Golden Slippers" by a mixed ensemble and "You'll Never Walk Alone" by Mary Etheridge and the girls' ensemble. Following these two ^umbers, the boys' and girls' chorus will be heard in "Ttie Riff JSprig" and "Jubilate Deo", respectively, "after1'which' the acappella chorus will sing "De Gospel Train" and "Listen to the Lambs." Their portion of the program will be concluded with the entire chorus of 200 voices joining in "If I Loved You." Feature Band The band will be featured in several numbers, including a march,' "Proud Heritage", a waltz, "Around the World", an overture, "Lustspiel," "Hoopla," featuring Patti Blake as piccolo soloist, and "Red Rhythm Valley." The chorus and band will unite in four finale numbers, "Born To Be Free," "The American Troubadour," "Battle Hymn of the Republic," and "The Star Spangled Banner." INFANT SON OF DONALD MANNINGS BURIED SATURDAY Services were held Saturday afternoon from the George Justen & Son funeral home for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Manning, who died Friday in Memorial hospital, Woodstock, shortly after birth. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. In addition to the parents, survivors include the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry S c h m i t t o f M c H e n r y . T h e mother is the former Janice Schmitt. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bienapfl were Sunday guests in the Frank Kraus home .in Barrington. Educational TV Still Needs Public's Help Little more than three years ago, several thousands of persons interested in providing cultural and informative programs for the entire family worked hard to raise necessary funds to build and operate the educational television station WTTW, Channel 11. After the first impact of "something new and good", there has been little talk about- Channel 11, although many people are benefitting by the type of program presented. Those who take the time to turn their dial occasionally often find the type of material presented a refreshing change from the standard entertainment offered elsewhere. Certainly ^ if television is to occupy younger members of the family so many hours a week, it seems that a certain percentage of that time might well be spent in what amounts to a very easy and pleasant way of learning. Channel 11 is not fully self-supporting and must seek financial aid from the communities which enjoy its benefits. Parents who have watched its programs and. feel its importance are reminded of the long struggle to establish this type of television. A reminder may provide the impetus to offer assistance so that it can be maintained. HOLD POPPY DAY IN McHENRY AREA NEXT SATURDAY Plans are under way for Poppy Day, which will be held this year in McHenry on Saturday, May 24, with chairmen having been named for the annual sale. The Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars and their auxiliaries are working together again this'year to make a success of this project which helps veterans who can't forget the tragedy of war. The V.F.W. chairman is William Pries, Jr., with Mary Lou Miller in charge of the auxiliary. Representing the Legion again this year is Harry Mueller, while Eleanore Reid has taken over responsibility of the auxiliary sale. * • The importance of Poppy Day is well known to everyone familiar with the story of .the poppy fields of Belgium and France. The public is asked once again to be generous as they givfe a thought to the men who made these ^bright, red flowers. Money dropped into the containers next Saturday helps each one of these veterans and his family mamtain a measure of independence. The man who made yOur poppy is an Illinois veteran and two-thirds of the net amount collected stays here in our county and community. Last year, it may be remembered, Poppy Day was wet and dreary, but even so, the two v e t e r a n s ' o r g a n i z a t i o n s a r e proud to report that every w o r k e r w a s p r e s e n t t o t a k e over his or her two-hour shift. The same spirit may b^ shown by the "man on the street" May 24 in the way of a generous contribution. Don't forget to buy a poppy and wear it proudly. Deliver New Telephone Books New telephone directories for McHenry are being delivered this weeK. "Again this year," R. C. Zahn, telephone manager here, {Said, "the cover is printed in full color. The colored covers, introduced last year, are so popular, they are being continue^ Art work for the cover was done by the famous Chicago illustrator, Lucia. On the back cover is a display of Illinois Bell's line of telephones in decorator colors. "There are ruled lines labeled 'Fire' and 'Police' on the cover -again this year," Zahn said. "Each person is asked to check page one in the directory to find the fire and police numbers ,for his community and then copy them on the lines on the cover. This way, the numbers will be readily available if needed in a hurry." HUNDREDS PLAN FOR SUMMER DAY CAMP IN AREA With the advent of summer vacation, Jthoughts of several h u n d r e d G i r l S c o u t s i n t h i s a r e a t u r n t o t h e s e c o n d d a y camp of Neighborhood 7, which will take place between July 14 a n d 19 f o r S c o u t s a n d Brownies. Due to the larger registration following the successful c a m p p e r i o d l a s t y e a r , t h e c o m m i t t e e f i n d s t h a t m a n y will not be- able to attend unless more help is offered among mothers or other interested women. One adult on the c a m p s t a f f f o r e v e r y e i g h t girls registered is a requirement. A play school is provided on the grounds for the children of workers. Mrs. Carolyn L. Taylor of Wonder Lake, with many years of playground supervision to her credit, "will be in charge. Both trained and untrained help is needed. Special training courses will be spt up at the convenience of interested p e r s o n s by c o n t a c t i n g M r s . Maurice Granger or Mrs. Nick Tabor. Day camping has a very definite place in the Girl Scout program, planned to promote citizenship through the "give and take" of camp life; to stimulate appreciation of the out of doors and to contribute to the physical and well being of the campers. STORE HOURS The Retail committee of the Chamber of Commerce recommends that retail stores observe normal Friday hours on the Thursdays preceding both Memorial Day and July 4th. The retail stores will remain open until 9 p.m. on Thursdav. May 29, and Thursday, July 3. NEW SHRME TO BE FORMS) IN cnV JUNE 14 Initiation Rite, Other Ceremonies Being Planned A new shrine, the Guiding Star, of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, has been formed in this area. The instituting of the shrine, initiation ~ of members and the induction" of officers will be held June 14 at the McHenry high school gym. in the meantime, the incoming supreme watchman of the shepherds has requested a meeting on May 24 at 8 p.m. at the Masonic hall. On June 4, at the same hour, a rehearsal will be held there for officers. Dinner will be served at Acacia hall on Court street between the initiation and the induction on the fourteenth. Members of the O.E.S., McHenry chapter, are preparing and serving -the meal, about 6 p.m. The program is hot open to the public. Officers-elect and appointed officers are as follows: Pearl Mitchell Pearson of Crystal Lake, worthy high priestess; Harry C. Shales of Crystal Lake, watchman of shepherds; Edith Buchert of Richmond noble prophetess, Roy Dodd of McHenry, associate watchman of shepherds; Madeline Wilke of Crystal Lake, worthy scribe; Mary Klemme of Woodstock, w o r t h y t r e a s u r e d ; A r l a i n e Besser of Woodstock, worthy chaplain; Lillian Clow of Crystal Lake, worthy shepherdess; Jayne Waspi of Richmond, The dawn . of a big day for McHenry is scheduled for July 20, for this is the day of the _ first annual McHenry Fiesta. The Fiesta day was conceived.; for the purpose of replacing Marine Day and designed to present a more varied program of activities. Much of the activity of the day will be local in scope and flavor. There will be features to delight those of any age or interest. Dan Creamer, president of the Chamber of Commerce, who is chairman of Fiesta day, w i l l c o o r d i n a t e t h e m a n y phases of the program into a < chain of exciting features which will begin with registration of visitors early in the morning and carry through the rodeo and dancing late in the evening for those who still have energy. There will be a parade and floats galore. Mr. Creamer invites those who wish to enter a float to contact James Larkin for registration of floats. There will be no professional floats. Family groups, as well' as business men, are urged to enter floats. The gag-type float is always a popular one and makes a fine interlude in a parade of floats created for beauty alone. Subdivisions, too, are invited to participate in the parade. Clubs Participate Most of the city's clubs and organizations are taking an active part in thp plans for the Fiesta. Rotary club is sponsoring the rodeo and V.F.W., with 1 Gertrude Barbian as chairman, will have the assistance of Miss Betty Nielsen, Carol Jepsen and Ernest Useman in conducting the queen" contest (Continued on page 8) "M The McHenry city Kiwanis club Will serve,'for a^norrunal ~"IT' fee, all the pancakes and saq-L . sages any one can eat for* lunch or supper. The Klwanif ; Township club will furnish arK 1 opportunity for trout fishing.; | The McHenry hospital woman'$<< ^ auxiliary will add to the fun ' by selling balloons and se> v e n i r s a s t h e y r o a m a b o u t 1 dressed as clowns. The old settlers program pro. mises to be of great attraction. There is much more to tell, and it will be told between now and July 20. Here are the rules for the queen contest: 1. Every entry must be accompanied by photo, preferably not a snapshot. 2. Entrant must be between ages of 16 and 23 'inclusive. (Girls between 16 and 18 must have parent's signature on entry form.) 3. Entrant must be single. 4. Entrant must have resided for at least six months in the McHenry high school district. A charm course for entrants will be conducted on the following dates: June 9, 16, 23 and 30. This will be for en- (Continued on page 8) COUNCIL in CAPSULE With many improvements and projects on the list for the coming year, the City Council has decided to draw up a budget before the next meeting. This will give the various committees an opportunity to plan without going beyond fund limits. The Grove street sewer construction in Cooney Heights has been completed and it is hoped that the roads can be improved immediately. Housewives agree that bumpy roads can be tolerated, but dust is very annoying. As soon as the lift is installed in the Freund avenue area, another sewer construction project will be completed. Property owners have co-operated nicely, avoiding special assessments. Last week's notice is bringing results in the purchase of dog licenses. A few who were tardy in purchasing vehicle licenses have also taken notice of the coming drive in which police will issue tickets. The annual audit of city accounts is expected to get under way next Monday when the firm of J. W. North and CO. will again review the activities of the various offices. This is "Clean-Up Week" in McHenry. The city truck will pick up items placed on the. curb on Thursday and Friday. Condition of garbage cans in back of business places has come to the attention of the council and local board of health in the past week. These conditions must be corrected without delay in order to avoid serious consequences. l The traffic congestion on Green street has become serious during rush hours and on weekends. Engineers have suggested that the city try several different plans to find a workable solution. Some of the ideas set forth are: One-way street, parallel parking, no left turn : going north on Green street at intersection of Elm street, and no parking for a distance along • the east side of Green street, thus allowing two lanes of traffic to enter Elm street It * is agreed that a solution must be found immediately